Interesting 18th century violoncello bearing a repairer's la...

Hammer

£1,800

Interesting 18th century violoncello bearing a repairer's label dated 2017; also stamped faintly, possibly Longman & Broderip...London below the button on the back, the two piece back of very faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a dark reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29", 73.70cm

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vibrating string length 27". neck 11", stop 16.25"
a testimonial from the vendor on the repairs carried out in 2017 - "The 'Duchess’ is an 18th Century English cello that has previously undergone multiple restorations. A fresh split opened after the instrument was knocked over on a hard rehearsal room floor, and a severe buzz ensued. Glyn has repaired the split, reglued the bass-bar, replaced to a professional standard at least 25 previous, inferior repairs, and has made good a number of other deficiencies, including some caused by the use of inappropriate glues.
He showed me the defects and discussed all stages of the restoration process.
This old cello now sounds magnificent. It is an absolute delight to play and I cannot thank Glyn enough for giving the old girl a vigorous new lease of life."